Intersegmental Cross Enrollment Program – Eligibility Requirements

A student is eligible to participate in the Intersegmental Cross Enrollment Program if all of the following conditions are met:

• Is a California resident.

• Has completed at least one term as a matriculated student and a minimum of 12 units of degree-applicable coursework at the home institution.

• Is enrolled in at least 6 units at the home institution during the same term of participation.

• Has earned a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C average) or higher for all work completed at the home institution.

• Has paid the appropriate tuition and fees at the home institution for the term of participation.

• Has not been academically disqualified from either institution.

Additional Requirements for Non-UCSB Students

i. Students must have earned an average grade of C or Pass (P) in all courses previously completed at UCSB.
ii. Students who are not in satisfactory academic standing at UCSB may request to repeat one previously failed course to improve their standing.
iii. A course may be repeated only once; additional attempts will not be permitted.

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Important Message
This webpage outlines two key areas:

UC TAG & Senior Standing (Effective Fall 2025 Admission and Beyond)

• TAG eligibility and senior standing:
  TAG does not apply to students approaching senior standing (defined as 80 or more UC-transferable semester units / 120 or more quarter units) completed at accredited four-year universities, or in combination with community college coursework.

• Major preparation:
  All students are strongly encouraged to select their major carefully and complete as much major preparation as possible prior to transfer.

Unit Limitations:

• A maximum of 70 UC-transferable semester units (105 quarter units) of lower-division coursework from any college or university may be applied toward UC transfer. Courses taken beyond this limit will still receive subject credit.

• Lower-division coursework completed at any UC campus (including UC Extension) does not count toward the 70-semester (105-quarter) unit cap. However, all transferable UC units apply toward the 80-semester (120-quarter) unit limit for TAG eligibility.

• Upper-division coursework completed at any four-year university will count toward the 80-semester (120-quarter) unit limit for TAG eligibility.

Intersegmental Cross Enrollment Program

Enrollment Conditions

To participate in the program, students must follow these conditions:

• Approval & Space Availability: Enrollment approval is valid only for the specified term and is subject to space, deadlines, registration procedures, and institutional priorities.

• Course Limit: Students may enroll in one course per term (lab components may be taken with the lecture).

• Course Restrictions: Pre-college level courses are not eligible.

• Fees:

  • A non-refundable administrative fee (per-unit charge at the current California Community College rate) is payable to the host institution at the time of enrollment. Rates are subject to change.

  • Students are responsible for additional costs (e.g., lab, materials, printing, and textbooks).

• Advising: Academic advising is available only through the student’s home institution. Students are strongly encouraged to confirm course applicability toward degree requirements with their home campus counselor.

• Prerequisites: Students must provide proof of prerequisite completion (e.g., unofficial transcript or grade report).

• Financial Aid: Available only through the home institution.

• Health Services: Limited to emergency treatment at the host institution.

• Student Services: Participants are not eligible for host institution student services (career services, recreation center, housing, athletics, etc.).

• Parking & Access:

  • Parking is available for a fee through the host institution’s Parking Services.

  • An ACCESS card is required for library and printing services.

• Technology Access: Approved students will receive instructions for setting up a UCSBnetID and UCSB Umail account, both required to access GauchoSpace (course materials).

• Withdrawal Policy: Students must formally withdraw through the host institution’s Office of the Registrar if they stop attending. Otherwise, a failing grade will appear on their record.

• Institutional Policies: Students are subject to all host institution rules, including the Student Conduct Code and course drop/change deadlines.

• Disability Services: Students needing accommodations should contact UCSB’s Disabled Students Program at 805-893-2668.

UC TAG & Senior Standing (Effective Fall 2025 and Beyond)

• TAG Eligibility and Senior Standing
  TAG is not available to students who are approaching senior standing, defined as:

  • 80 or more UC-transferable semester units (120 or more quarter units) earned at accredited four-year universities, or

  • a combination of units from four-year universities and community colleges.

  Students are encouraged to select their major carefully and complete as much major preparation as possible before transfer.

• Unit Limitations

  • A maximum of 70 UC-transferable semester units (105 quarter units) of lower-division coursework from any institution will transfer to UC. Units beyond this limit earn subject credit only.

  • Lower-division coursework completed at a UC campus (including UC Extension) does not count toward the 70-unit cap, but all such units count toward the 80-unit TAG limit.

  • Upper-division coursework completed at a four-year university applies toward the 80-unit TAG limit.

• UC GPA and Course Repetition

  • A grade of C– or lower in a UCSB course may jeopardize admission to any UC due to GPA deficiency.

  • Substandard grades earned at a UC can only be repeated at a UC. Repetition is limited to one attempt, either through the Intersegmental Cross Enrollment Program or UC Summer Session.

  • If the course is not required for major preparation, students may consider taking it Pass/No Pass.

• Academic Success Tips

  • UCSB follows the quarter system, which is only 10 weeks long and moves quickly.

  • Students are strongly encouraged to use tutoring services and academic support whenever available.

Application Procedures

1. Complete Student Certification

   • Please complete the student certification section of the application.

   • Once submitted, the form will be routed to your home campus for eligibility certification and then sent to your UCSB instructor for signature.

   • If required, you may need to provide an unofficial transcript to verify prerequisite completion.

2. Instructor Review and Signature

   • After the 6th day of instruction and before the add deadline, your instructor can review and sign the form.

   • Please ensure the instructor’s email address is entered correctly.

   • An unofficial transcript may again be required to verify prerequisites.

3. Pay the Administrative Fee

   • A link will be emailed to you by UCSB’s Special Enrollment Coordinator.

   • The fee is nonrefundable, charged per unit at the current California Community College rate, and subject to change.

   • Once payment is received, a receipt will be sent to the Office of the Registrar, and you will be enrolled in the course after all steps are completed.

4. Submit by UCSB’s Add Deadline

   • Applications will not be accepted after UCSB’s published add course deadline.

   • The UCSB cross-enrollment process is initiated at Santa Barbara City College.

   • An advising session with your academic counselor is strongly recommended before enrolling.

The cross-enrollment application is attached. Please consult with your academic counselor before enrolling in a UCSB course.

Important Note: The form must be submitted to UCSB’s Office of the Registrar no later than the add deadline for the applicable quarter.

 

UCSB's add course deadlines are as follows:

Fall Quarter 2025
Thursday, September 25	Instruction Begins
Thursday, October 2	Submission of the Cross Enrollment Registration Form permitted
Friday, December 5	Last day of Instruction
December 6-12	Final examinations
Winter Quarter 2026
Monday, January 5	Instruction Begins
Monday, January 12	Submission of the Cross Enrollment Registration Form permitted
Friday, March 13	Last day of Instruction
March 14-20	Final examinations
Spring Quarter 2026
Monday, March 30	Instruction Begins
Monday, April 6	Submission of the Cross Enrollment Registration Form permitted
Friday, June 5	Last day of Instruction
June 8 - 12	Final examinations
Updated 8-18-25